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Djokovic quits mid-match and walks off to boos, putting Zverev in Australian Open final vs. Sinner

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At his news conference, Djokovic said the pain in his left leg was “getting worse and worse.” He hurt it during his quarterfinal win over Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday. MELBOURNE, VIC — Spectators booed an injured Novak Djokovic as he left the court in Rod Laver Arena after quitting one set into his Australian Open semifinal against Alexander … Read more

Longtime Baseline Bum, Joe Compean, passes away; Spurs, Wembanyama merchandise make NBA’s top-selling list

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Compean was a Baseline Bum member since the team played in the Hemisfair Arena. SAN ANTONIO — His family and the Baseline Bums have announced that Joe Compean, one of the original San Antonio Spurs Baseline Bums, has passed away. “Our deepest condolences to the family of Joe Compean. He was a long time Baseline … Read more

‘The Curse of Rowdy’: The Cowboys haven’t won a Super Bowl since their mascot debuted

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The Cowboys won five Super Bowls before Rowdy appeared on the sidelines and none since. DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys are a franchise rich with tradition and iconic imagery. The famed star on their helmets, the most recognizable logo in sports. The glamorous history of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, now famous on reality TV. And … Read more

Astros reportedly talking to Alex Bregman again and if he returns, it could mean a position change for Jose Altuve

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National baseball writer Bob Nightengale got the talking started with a post on X. HOUSTON — Alex Bregman remains a free agent, but now there’s a report that the Astros and the longtime Houston third-baseman are talking again and the door is open for him to return to Houston. And if he does come back, … Read more

Recording captured ex-interpreter impersonating Ohtani to transfer $200,000, prosecutors say

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Ippei Mizuhara is due to be sentenced Feb. 6 after pleading guilty to bank fraud and subscribing to a false tax return. LOS ANGELES — A nearly four-minute audio recording allegedly captured Shohei Ohtani ‘s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara impersonating the baseball star on a call with a bank as he attempted to transfer $200,000 for … Read more